The soul and funk band known as Mr Naps (punctuation stylistically omitted) has released their new, flagship LP record album, “Bag of Soul,” to sparkling reviews. Their record is comprised of 12 tracks for a total playing time of 45 minutes. A tour de force the likes of which music …
DALLAS, Texas – – August 5, 2013 – – Dr. Kenneth Love (aka Kenny Love), Founder of ABANA Music and Kenny Love Jazz Concerts, has begun a unique national community social cause of which its mission is to enable Jazz music fans in small towns across America to experience and …
Recently, I thought I would reacquaint myself with the music of Paul Desmond, and I started playing for my pleasure some of his albums with Gerry Mulligan, Ron Carter, Jim Hall, and of course Connie Kay and Gene Wright. Not just Desmond’s cool and sweetness of tone, but also his …
New Book: Vocal River The Skill and Spirit of Improvisation by RHIANNON Rhiannon’s story of passionate commitment to music—especially vocal improvisation—takes us through the twists and turns of her life, from a young girl discovering singing on her family’s Missouri River farm to internationally acclaimed artist and full circle as …
Boston, MA – Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee at a career-spanning concert performed by Berklee students on November 6, 2013. Sanz, who has won a total of 16 Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards, is being recognized for his achievements and influence …
The news came via notification from Ron Brewington, Motown Alumni Association (MAA). He was informed of George’s passing from former Supremes member Scherrie Payne in the note below. ——- I just received the devastating and sad news that the great musician, George Duke, passed away this evening at St. John’s …
Lineup to Include Marianne Faithfull, Duffy, Madeleine Peyroux, Patricia Kaas, Angelique Kidjo, Alex Hepburn, Beth Ditto, Olivia Ruiz, Charles Dumont, Camélia Jordana, Jean-Louis Aubert, Zaz, Coeur de Pirate, Nolwenn Leroy and Others TBA Charles Aznavour Will Preside over the Evening Since its inception in 1985, in the historic French coastal …
New York, NY — French singer Patricia Kaas pays tribute to musical icon Edith Piaf with “Kaas Sings Piaf,” a world tour to mark the 50th Anniversary of Piaf’s death. Kaas’ new project, Kaas Chante Piaf, focuses on 21 of Piaf’s greatest iconic titles. With musical arrangements by composer Abel …
Skip Bolen, jazz photographer, was awarded the 2013 Jazz Photo of the Year on Wednesday (19 June), the Jazz Journalists Association announced the 2013 JJA Awards for Journalism and Media at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC. It was a B+W photo of Lionel Ferbos that was from 06 …
New England Conservatory is mourning the death of faculty member Laurie Frink, a renowned trumpeter and educator. Frink died at her home in Manhattan on July 13 at age 61. “One of the leading brass pedagogues of our time, Laurie Frink will be sorely missed, as a teacher, as a …
